Meet the Dog Trained to Take Down Poachers

Diego is an anti-poaching dog working for the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, a critical sanctuary for endangered rhinos in Africa and the home of the last male northern white rhino. In this striking short film by Tom Aveling, we get a dog’s-eye view of the obstacles Diego tackles in his training: scaling cliffs, leaping over fallen trees, and splashing across rivers. It's all in a day’s work for Diego and his handlers, who are protecting rhinos with the help of Fauna & Flora International. A note of reassurance—No dogs have been lost in this dangerous work, although on the front line, they are less at risk than their human handlers. Find out more at www.goodboydiego.com.

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The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of the National Geographic Society.

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Meet the Dog Trained to Take Down Poachers

Diego is an anti-poaching dog working for the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, a critical sanctuary for endangered rhinos in Africa and the home of the last male northern white rhino. In this striking short film by Tom Aveling, we get a dog’s-eye view of the obstacles Diego tackles in his training: scaling cliffs, leaping over fallen trees, and splashing across rivers. It's all in a day’s work for Diego and his handlers, who are protecting rhinos with the help of Fauna & Flora International. A note of reassurance—No dogs have been lost in this dangerous work, although on the front line, they are less at risk than their human handlers. Find out more at www.goodboydiego.com.

Follow Tom @AvelingFilms.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of the National Geographic Society.

Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email SFS@ngs.org to submit a video for consideration.